I'll never forget my drum instructor's system which included KLH-5's, Marantz receiver, reel-to-reel tape machine and turntable. Playing Woodstock by CSN&Y at high volume. Playing along with the drum set. Those speakers were tight.
Are you interested in the new generation of "old school" design loudspeakers?
So is Danny Richie of GR Research. Though known for his open baffle loudspeaker and subwoofer designs, as well as narrow baffle sealed loudspeakers, Danny has received in for analysis and possible upgrades a number of the new "old school" design loudspeakers that have been recently introduced by the likes of KLH. Being a good businessman, he obviously realized he could offer his own version of such a design, free of the "problems" he found in those of others.
In this 30 minute video Danny discusses the design of his newest offering: the "Brute". Even if you’re not interested in this specific topic, you may find the video of value in general loudspeaker terms. He has made many other videos, all addressing either a specific topic, or a specific loudspeaker. There are easy to find: Go onto YouTube and do a search for GR Research.
To dispel any suspicions, no, I am in no way affiliated with Danny Richie and/or GR Research, other than being a very satisfied customer.
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Just looking at AR-2ax for fun These, $110. usd, new tweeters, new level controls, cab't might be in decent shape, need to ask seller for more photos https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649879358-ar-2ax-speakers/
have to have UPS Canada wrap & ship, seller simply drops them off in your name. |
Interesting, and KLH speakers were good for their time. Henry Kloss went on to Advent as everyone knows. Advent’s were nice as well. For their time. HOWEVER, take a pair of those speakers and put them next to a similar modern box speaker and you will hear the differences immediately. As for putting them next to Magnepan speakers, well, I will let YOU do that and not try to bias your opinions in any way. If you enjoy woodworking (I owned a wood business in my day) have at it. It is a lot of fun. If you want accurate speakers, well, you decide for yourself. Cheers! |
If you think about it, just about every new speaker today is just an updated, possibly improved or modified version of an existing design which often is a good thing & are noticeably better. The last truly innovative designs may be Magneplanars, Apogee full range ribbons & before them the Heil Air Motion Transformer mid range / tweeter. Also DSP, subwoofers too. I love tube amps & horns when done well & enjoy both in my system w/ modern designs with much better comps& drivers than were available years ago. |
Back in the late 70's, I had a pair of JBL L-166 Horizons that I bought at an employee discount of $500. (about $1700 in 2023 dollars). They were amazing, at the time, being driven by a Sansui AU-717 and other upper end, mainstream source devices. I think my current Revel stand mounts have better definition and imaging, but a sub is needed in place of that 12" JBL Alnico driven woofer. What I really miss about those L-166's are those cool, but ugly waffle grills and the beautifully finished walnut veneer cabinets. They were a visual statement that smaller, modern standmounts simply can't match. |
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